Gang fears as Garda station shuts

Fears were expressed yesterday that the closure of a Garda station in a former Limerick crime blackspot could allow a feuding gang to reassert control.

Gang fears as Garda station shuts

The Keane Collopy faction, based in St Mary’s Park, has been badly hit by concerted Garda actions over the past five years.

Some key members are in jail while others are dead.

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